Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Stellar Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stellar Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stellar Leadership Academy's student population of 300 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stellar Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stellar Leadership Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3599 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
54%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stellar Leadership Academy's ranking?
Stellar Leadership Academy is ranked #3599 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stellar Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Stellar Leadership Academy is 6-9%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stellar Leadership Academy?
300 students attend Stellar Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Stellar Leadership Academy students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stellar Leadership Academy?
Stellar Leadership Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stellar Leadership Academy offer ?
Stellar Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stellar Leadership Academy part of?
Stellar Leadership Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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